Teachers should be as motivated to learn as their students. An important part of the teaching process is learning the characteristics of each student, and then tailoring the lessons to them.

Writing is about the self. Each person must discover his/her own style. In the first session with a student, I would try to get to know him/her. I am particularly interested in what intrigues the student. It's much easier to write a strong paper if the topic is something the student cares about.

As someone who struggled to compose a novel for many years, the most significant thing I learned is that you need to practice every single day. You simply cannot improve if you aren't trying and making mistakes. Failure is the greatest form of success.

It's important to understand that "struggling" is merely your brain's way of telling you that you need more practice. It does not reflect your actual competency. Do not be discouraged by failure. Keep practicing!

First, I would explain the concept, and then I would ask the student to employ the concept in some manner. If we are discussing thesis statements, I would provide a potential topic and ask the student to compose a thesis statement on that particular topic. I might also provide a concluding statement and ask the student to infer a thesis from that.

I struggled with writing for a long time, and then I ended up with a Master's in English. The way I improved was to write about things I enjoyed. The same goes for reading. If the student is not familiar with any texts they might enjoy, I would offer some possibilities.

It's important to understand the idiosyncrasies of each student in order to understand their writing. Everyone has their own syntax, and rather than trying to homogenize everyone's writing, it's best to tailor critiques and suggestions to the individual style of each student.